Stake attention in this memory
This is a medium shot of a cylindrical sundial with a metallic surface, set against a background of sandy soil and paving stones. The sundial is dark and weathered, with a slightly curved surface that reflects the ambient light. The text on the sundial is etched into its surface, appearing in both Russian and English. The Russian text at the top is a quote attributed to the sundial's title, "Время Мастера" (Time of Master), followed by a biblical quote about seasons and times. Below that, it details that the sundial follows the tradition of the 18th century, showing true solar time, which differs from modern summer time by two hours. It lists the authors as Vasily Kondurov, Vladimir Sokhonevich, and Valery Dmitriev, and mentions that it was made by masters of the "Guild of Metal Artists" and participants of the "Golden Girder" 10th St. Petersburg blacksmith festival. The date "17 мая 2014 года" (May 17, 2014) is also prominently displayed. The English text at the bottom repeats much of the same information: the sundial's title, its creation by participants of the 10th St. Petersburg Festival "Golden Girder," and its designers. It clarifies that the sundial shows local solar time from the 18th century and differs from modern summer time by two hours, with the date "May 17, 2014" at the very bottom. The overall impression is of a historical artifact that has been created and installed relatively recently, celebrating both traditional timekeeping and local artistry. The lighting suggests it is daytime, likely sunny, given the subject matter. The setting appears to be outdoors in a public space, possibly a park or a historical square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, given the context provided by the English text. There are no people clearly visible in the frame, but the presence of a person's foot at the bottom suggests someone is present, perhaps the photographer.
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